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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.22, 6,451.72 and 1,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.22, 6,451.72 and 1,959.46 is: 2,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.22 : 6,451.72 = 1,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.22/6,451.72 = 1,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.22x = 6,451.72 × 1,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.22x = 12,641,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,866.24/4,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.41

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